GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
replicateduplicate
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
knottymarked by or full of knots
carriondead and putrefying flesh
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
flutterto flap the wings rapidly